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Maximizing Factory Operations: Key Design Essentials for Industrial Computers
Robotics and automated systems are revolutionizing factory operations by driving precision, speed, and efficiency improvements. Industrial computers serve as the backbone of these systems. Industrial computers serve several key functions in factory automation, including: Process and Control Monitoring Data Acquisition and Analysis Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Systems Automation and […]
Supply Chain Considerations to Reduce Industrial Computer Lead Times
Amidst product development, software development, sales, and marketing, supply chain can easily be overlooked. But in many ways, it’s the most important factor in bringing your product to market. It can make or break a project because it all comes down to one simple question: Can you deliver affordably and on time? Reduction of Lead […]
How BOM Freezes Fit into Long-Term Lifecycle Management Strategy for Medical Device Applications
A bill of materials (BOM) freeze, also known as a BOM lock or BOM lockdown, is just that: no changes to the system’s critical components once the design is finalized. Depending on the device, a freeze covers the motherboard, CPU, storage/SSD, RAM, expansion cards, and even custom BIOSes. On the component level, this involves monitoring […]
How Industrial PCs Are Different From Regular PCs
Industrial computers are categorized differently from regular PCs because they are specially developed to withstand harsh industrial environments. As well, they are designed to have a longer life-span compared to regular computers. Industrial computers do contain most of the basic components that regular PCs have. Such as CPUs, hard drives, graphic cards and memory. The […]
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Maximizing Factory Operations: Key Design Essentials for Industrial Computers
Robotics and automated systems are revolutionizing factory operations by driving precision, speed, and efficiency improvements. Industrial computers serve as the backbone of these systems. Industrial computers serve several key functions in factory automation, including: Process and Control Monitoring Data Acquisition and Analysis Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Systems Automation and […]
Supply Chain Considerations to Reduce Industrial Computer Lead Times
Amidst product development, software development, sales, and marketing, supply chain can easily be overlooked. But in many ways, it’s the most important factor in bringing your product to market. It can make or break a project because it all comes down to one simple question: Can you deliver affordably and on time? Reduction of Lead […]
How BOM Freezes Fit into Long-Term Lifecycle Management Strategy for Medical Device Applications
A bill of materials (BOM) freeze, also known as a BOM lock or BOM lockdown, is just that: no changes to the system’s critical components once the design is finalized. Depending on the device, a freeze covers the motherboard, CPU, storage/SSD, RAM, expansion cards, and even custom BIOSes. On the component level, this involves monitoring […]
How Industrial PCs Are Different From Regular PCs
Industrial computers are categorized differently from regular PCs because they are specially developed to withstand harsh industrial environments. As well, they are designed to have a longer life-span compared to regular computers. Industrial computers do contain most of the basic components that regular PCs have. Such as CPUs, hard drives, graphic cards and memory. The […]
An introduction to Fanless PC Cooling
Are you wondering if it is possible to keep your PC cool without a fan? Well, thanks to developments in technology and a clever application of physics, it is. Fans used to be an essential component for a computer to function properly, but they can fail at crucial times, forcing you to lose data and […]
Windows 11 IOT Enterprise LTSC vs Windows 11 Pro
A Quick Summary of Windows 11 Versions To fully understand how Windows 11 IOT LTSC differs from other versions, lets take a quick look at the different versions of Windows 11. Windows 11 was the next major operating system released to replace Windows 10. It was released at the tail end of 2021 in 2 […]
WHAT ARE AI COMPUTERS?
The field of artificial intelligence is one that has been around for a while, though most are acquainted with it through Sci Fi. It is typically described as some sort of robot or machine given human-like sentience and the stories center around all the repercussions of such a scenario. While that may be a possibility […]
Cincoze DS-1002 Improves Automated Process for Asparagus Sorting
Introduction The European food processing machine manufacturer is one of the market leaders in design and manufacture of sorting and packing machinery for fruits and vegetables. The company’s mission is to assist its customers to improve operational efficiency and productivity via innovative technologies. A project was initiated for an asparagus producer to use its specialized […]
Electronics Manufacturer Optimizes Production by Monitoring Equipment with DE-1000 PC-based Log Recorder
Introduction Electronics manufacturing today is increasingly complex. It requires abundant labor forces and high standard production and test verification. Inefficient production processes result in waste of labor, time, materials and machine costs. A consumer electronics manufacturer in Southeast Asia needed to upgrade its production line to collect data from production equipment for data visualization and […]
The Role Of Rugged Computers In Industrial Automation
Industrial automation is the use of control systems like robots and rugged computers to handle different processes and machinery with minimal human assistance. A rugged computer is a PC designed to function under harsh conditions and environments, e.g., extreme temperatures, vibrations, dusty and wet conditions. These two have led to the automation of monitoring, design, […]
How Adopting Digital Signage Can Boost Your Small Business
Do you feel like the big boys of business have the advantage in advertising and signage? Not any more. Digital signage is the way to go in promotional innovation and budget is no longer the dominating factor. Digital signage is all about consumer engagement. It levels the playing field, promotes the uniqueness of your business, […]
Optical Bonding of Touch Screens on Displays
Optical Bonding: ‘Preventing a Poke in the Eye with a Sharp Stick’ Optical Bonding of Touch Screens is the process used to attach a protective layer to the outer surface of a display. Touch screens are finding new uses in consumer, commercial and industrial settings and due to the capability of adding protection to the […]
The Planar Solution for Digital Signage Computers
Advertising, as a business and culture, has changed drastically, especially over the last decade. New avenues to create different kinds of signage are being explored. This, along with a shift away from print, has altered the way companies spend their ad revenue. The digital age puts innovative technology at the forefront and creates new ad […]
Digital Signage and Benefits of Off-The-Shelf Embedded Systems
An important question to ask when dealing with computer components is “How much control do I want when building embedded systems?” Regardless of the computer’s determined sector, assemblers have to weigh the option of putting together individual components of the greater whole, or purchasing a finished machine. Both have their uses, depending on the type […]
Understanding Various Computer Touch Screens
Undeniably, more and more devices are now requiring the use of touch screen technology. Bear in mind, however, that not all computer touch screens are created equal, as they say. From tablets to panel PCs and beyond, there are currently a variety of uses for touch screens in the industry. Read on to learn about […]
CCFL vs. LED: Which is the Better Choice?
There has been a lot of debate regarding the movement to newer technology with regards to electronics. One of the most talked about topics is the shift from the age-old cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) to the newer light-emitting diode (LED) type of display. Essentially, LCD monitors need a backlight to illuminate the images onscreen. […]
Maximizing Factory Operations: Key Design Essentials for Industrial Computers
Robotics and automated systems are revolutionizing factory operations by driving precision, speed, and efficiency improvements. Industrial computers serve as the backbone of these systems. Industrial computers serve several key functions in factory automation, including: Process and Control Monitoring Data Acquisition and Analysis Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Systems Automation and […]
How Industrial PCs Are Different From Regular PCs
Industrial computers are categorized differently from regular PCs because they are specially developed to withstand harsh industrial environments. As well, they are designed to have a longer life-span compared to regular computers. Industrial computers do contain most of the basic components that regular PCs have. Such as CPUs, hard drives, graphic cards and memory. The […]
An introduction to Fanless PC Cooling
Are you wondering if it is possible to keep your PC cool without a fan? Well, thanks to developments in technology and a clever application of physics, it is. Fans used to be an essential component for a computer to function properly, but they can fail at crucial times, forcing you to lose data and […]
Windows 11 IOT Enterprise LTSC vs Windows 11 Pro
A Quick Summary of Windows 11 Versions To fully understand how Windows 11 IOT LTSC differs from other versions, lets take a quick look at the different versions of Windows 11. Windows 11 was the next major operating system released to replace Windows 10. It was released at the tail end of 2021 in 2 […]
WHAT ARE AI COMPUTERS?
The field of artificial intelligence is one that has been around for a while, though most are acquainted with it through Sci Fi. It is typically described as some sort of robot or machine given human-like sentience and the stories center around all the repercussions of such a scenario. While that may be a possibility […]
Cincoze DS-1002 Improves Automated Process for Asparagus Sorting
Introduction The European food processing machine manufacturer is one of the market leaders in design and manufacture of sorting and packing machinery for fruits and vegetables. The company’s mission is to assist its customers to improve operational efficiency and productivity via innovative technologies. A project was initiated for an asparagus producer to use its specialized […]
Electronics Manufacturer Optimizes Production by Monitoring Equipment with DE-1000 PC-based Log Recorder
Introduction Electronics manufacturing today is increasingly complex. It requires abundant labor forces and high standard production and test verification. Inefficient production processes result in waste of labor, time, materials and machine costs. A consumer electronics manufacturer in Southeast Asia needed to upgrade its production line to collect data from production equipment for data visualization and […]
The Role Of Rugged Computers In Industrial Automation
Industrial automation is the use of control systems like robots and rugged computers to handle different processes and machinery with minimal human assistance. A rugged computer is a PC designed to function under harsh conditions and environments, e.g., extreme temperatures, vibrations, dusty and wet conditions. These two have led to the automation of monitoring, design, […]
Requirements That Rugged Industrial Computers Have To Meet
A rugged industrial computer is designed to operate reliably and efficiently in harsh conditions and environments. For instance, strong vibrations, dusty or wet conditions, and extreme temperatures. Rugged Embedded Computers are made to withstand rough conditions in their external housing, cooling arrangements, and internal components. All rugged industrial computers have to meet specific requirements to […]
Why should your business use Industrial Computers?
Industrial computers are utilized in many different factories and industrial workforce tasks. One of the main advantages of using them is their ability to operate in the harshest environments with little to no effects on performance or productivity. There are some key reasons why many businesses prefer industrial PCs over standard retail computers and we’ll […]
An introduction to Fanless PC Cooling
Are you wondering if it is possible to keep your PC cool without a fan? Well, thanks to developments in technology and a clever application of physics, it is. Fans used to be an essential component for a computer to function properly, but they can fail at crucial times, forcing you to lose data and […]
Windows 11 IOT Enterprise LTSC vs Windows 11 Pro
A Quick Summary of Windows 11 Versions To fully understand how Windows 11 IOT LTSC differs from other versions, lets take a quick look at the different versions of Windows 11. Windows 11 was the next major operating system released to replace Windows 10. It was released at the tail end of 2021 in 2 […]
WHAT ARE AI COMPUTERS?
The field of artificial intelligence is one that has been around for a while, though most are acquainted with it through Sci Fi. It is typically described as some sort of robot or machine given human-like sentience and the stories center around all the repercussions of such a scenario. While that may be a possibility […]
Why should your business use Industrial Computers?
Industrial computers are utilized in many different factories and industrial workforce tasks. One of the main advantages of using them is their ability to operate in the harshest environments with little to no effects on performance or productivity. There are some key reasons why many businesses prefer industrial PCs over standard retail computers and we’ll […]
Tablets or Panel PCs for Industrial Use?
From the first industrial computer released by IBM in 1984 to today, the Panel PC has been one of the most important iterations of the computing movement. With a wide range of customizable options, a Panel PCs can meet and exceed your expectations and needs for industrial computing. But, is a Panel PC a good […]
What Is a 3.5 inch Motherboard?
Most tech consumers are familiar with the ATX, Micro ATX and even Mini ITX form factors that proliferate the computer market. But once you step off the cozy platform of consumer computers and into the world of Industrial and OEM computers, you are bound to be hit by form factors and pieces of tech that […]
Edge Analytics and Fast Data: The Core of IOT
IOT is a buzzword that has been thrown around for the past couple of years. Perhaps some people assumed it would be just that, a buzzword, and have dedicated no further attention to the subject. But much like the term “cloud computing” evolved from an interesting concept to a data infrastructure that we all rely […]
What to Expect in 2017 for IoT Gateways
The Internet of Things (IoT) is experiencing exponential growth, a trend that will continue in 2017. The main stars of the show will undoubtedly be IoT gateways. They act as traffic controllers, directing the data flowing from connected automated devices to computing facilities. A fundamental requirement for IoT growth therefore is the necessity for reliable […]
Intelligent Video Analytics and IoT
Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) is the use of specialized computer hardware and software to automatically analyze video for many purposes, including motion tracking, facial recognition, object recognition, even flame and smoke detection. While this technology has been present for several years, it has come to prominence recently due to several technological factors, including higher resolutions, […]
IoT Gateways – Your Simple Guide to the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a simple concept: literally everything that can accept and transmit data automatically. The IoT is the next evolutionary step toward fully integrated business operations and indeed daily living. We already see it growing all around us – online and mobile communications connect everyone and almost everything. Put even more […]
An introduction to Fanless PC Cooling
Are you wondering if it is possible to keep your PC cool without a fan? Well, thanks to developments in technology and a clever application of physics, it is. Fans used to be an essential component for a computer to function properly, but they can fail at crucial times, forcing you to lose data and […]
The Power of Touch: Ins and Outs of Flat Panel PC Kiosks
The way we interact with technology has changed drastically in the last decade. The idea of having tactile buttons means that a special keyboard or input device needs to be connected to a PC, which increases the cost of manufacturing. Furthermore, adding a bulky input device increases the size of the kiosk that houses the […]
How BOM Freezes Fit into Long-Term Lifecycle Management Strategy for Medical Device Applications
A bill of materials (BOM) freeze, also known as a BOM lock or BOM lockdown, is just that: no changes to the system’s critical components once the design is finalized. Depending on the device, a freeze covers the motherboard, CPU, storage/SSD, RAM, expansion cards, and even custom BIOSes. On the component level, this involves monitoring […]
How Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) Save Lives
Image Credit: Pacific Southwest Forest Service According to a recent study done by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, there is a growing need to modernize 911 emergency call centers with cloud-based computing devices. Booming metropolitan populations and new safety and health risks, have created a demand for faster, more responsive Departments. This is a […]
How Cognitive Computing is Shaking Up the Healthcare Industry
The core concept of cognitive computing is to use computer modeling to process and simulate human thought, conversation and reasoning. That alone is exciting enough. But the growing combination of interactive computing, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing’s big data processing and storage capacity means several industries are set to be completely revolutionized by cognitive computing. […]
Bedside Manner: The Industrial Panel PC in the Medical Sector
Technology has a tendency to propagate across different user bases. Ten or even fifteen years ago, the idea of a touch-based interface was strictly in the realm of industrial or high end enterprise. Now, most modern consumer devices have a tactile sensitive screen and users have become accustomed to the future of touch screen gadgets. […]
Size Matters When Saving Lives: Pico-ITX Motherboards and Medical Usage
If there is one industry that deserves the most powerful, accurate, and efficient computer systems available, it is the medical field. The systems used by hospitals and specialist clinics vary from imaging products all the way to handheld blood analyzers. These kinds of products are essential in running medical facilities, and need to be built […]
Benefits of Obsolete Product Sourcing
There is an extremely fast-paced turnover with the innovation of electronic products. With consumer parts, it’s hard to ensure that the latest device you are currently operating will still have available replacement computer parts after a few months, let alone an entire year or more. For the industrial OEM, obsolete products pose many problems. One […]
How Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) Save Lives
Image Credit: Pacific Southwest Forest Service According to a recent study done by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, there is a growing need to modernize 911 emergency call centers with cloud-based computing devices. Booming metropolitan populations and new safety and health risks, have created a demand for faster, more responsive Departments. This is a […]
Military mSATA: Ruggedization and Security Benefits
The mSATA SSD inherently is a shoe-in for military and any other rugged industrial applications. It is a small footprint computer storage device that uses NAND flash memory. So, in addition to being small enough to fit on a fully populated motherboard, it can deal with more stress than an HDD and still have that […]
The Camera Eye: Video Capture Card as Peripheral Device
Closed circuit television has spread throughout the business world. Any company that oversees a significant piece of property will likely need to install some sort of video surveillance system to ensure the security of their premises. This entails a multiple camera system, either all hard-wired or wirelessly connected to a main computer that outputs the […]
Supply Chain Considerations to Reduce Industrial Computer Lead Times
Amidst product development, software development, sales, and marketing, supply chain can easily be overlooked. But in many ways, it’s the most important factor in bringing your product to market. It can make or break a project because it all comes down to one simple question: Can you deliver affordably and on time? Reduction of Lead […]
How Industrial PCs Are Different From Regular PCs
Industrial computers are categorized differently from regular PCs because they are specially developed to withstand harsh industrial environments. As well, they are designed to have a longer life-span compared to regular computers. Industrial computers do contain most of the basic components that regular PCs have. Such as CPUs, hard drives, graphic cards and memory. The […]
An introduction to Fanless PC Cooling
Are you wondering if it is possible to keep your PC cool without a fan? Well, thanks to developments in technology and a clever application of physics, it is. Fans used to be an essential component for a computer to function properly, but they can fail at crucial times, forcing you to lose data and […]
OEM/ODM: Where does ROI come from?
Image Credit: Flickr/ EpicTop10.com In the past, we’ve talked about what OEM/ODM really means, and ways it can benefit your company–including a higher overall return on investment and the ability to design your hardware and software packages to your company’s particular specifications. But you might be wondering where exactly that higher ROI comes from. The […]
What are the Benefits of Using OEM Technology?
OEM (Original equipment manufacturer) technology is a commonly used term in the field of industrial computers to refer to high-quality and cost-effective computer equipment available for purchase that is intended to be built into a larger product. The purchasing party is receiving these OEM parts and recombining them with other technology, to create an original […]
What are OEM/ODM computer services?
If you’ve been keeping up with industrial computers long enough, chances are you’ve heard the terms OEM and ODM at least once. However, understanding how these services differ and what they are used for is usually broader and more complicated than it seems. So what are the difference between OEM and ODM and the services […]
What Is a 3.5 inch Motherboard?
Most tech consumers are familiar with the ATX, Micro ATX and even Mini ITX form factors that proliferate the computer market. But once you step off the cozy platform of consumer computers and into the world of Industrial and OEM computers, you are bound to be hit by form factors and pieces of tech that […]
The Importance of OEM Computer Assembly
For a computer system to work to maximum efficiency and reliability, quality computer assembly is required. For instance, even if a computer is configured using the latest computer components, if they are not assembled in a proper ESD environment by experienced professionals, the MTBF can be decreased and the probability for failure in the field […]
Everything You Need To Know About Burn-In Computer Testing
The burn-in testing of a computer system can be a relatively simple or complex task depending on the nature of the computer. It is essential the burn-in of a computer is not avoided as it is an important step in determining the efficiency, reliability, and repeatability of a product. Below we look at the process […]
How AI Voice Technology Can Impact Industrial Computing – Part 2
Industrial Applications for AI While research into artificial intelligence (AI) has been going on for a few decades and there have been several breakthroughs, now is the time that it will explode into industrial workplaces. Google’s and Amazon’s research facilities are humming along making great strides in the application of AI technology for lifestyle management […]
How Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) Save Lives
Image Credit: Pacific Southwest Forest Service According to a recent study done by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, there is a growing need to modernize 911 emergency call centers with cloud-based computing devices. Booming metropolitan populations and new safety and health risks, have created a demand for faster, more responsive Departments. This is a […]
Why should your business use Industrial Computers?
Industrial computers are utilized in many different factories and industrial workforce tasks. One of the main advantages of using them is their ability to operate in the harshest environments with little to no effects on performance or productivity. There are some key reasons why many businesses prefer industrial PCs over standard retail computers and we’ll […]
Benefits of Industrial Built Computers in Rugged Environments
Rugged Environments Need Rugged Computers Did you ever wonder how electronic devices you see in use everyday are made to work in Industrial settings? Unlike the environment in which you use your devices, the Industrial environment is harsh and damaging to these consumer devices. Investing in the ‘ruggedization’ of devices for use in an Industrial […]
Got the Shakes: Causes and Effects of Vibration in Embedded Computing
Picture this: a military company is trying to create a new system to put into the field. It will be used in a mobile communication platform operating in Afghanistan. Within these parameters, naturally there are a number of aspects that the designers need to take into account. Two of the highest ones on the list […]
Necessary Features in an In-Vehicle PC
You have a vehicle application that requires an embedded computer and no computer to fill it. Where do you start? Well, looking in the embedded computing sector for a rugged PC is a step in the right direction but, as you know, there is a specific set of required features, such as unique I/O (input-output) […]
On Track: Industrial Pico-ITX Board and Locomotive Embedded Systems
Whether for functionality or entertainment, outfitting a space with embedded systems capable of video output necessitates a major investment. This is especially pertinent when considering the role of interactive displays, such as human machine interfaces. In the locomotive realm, for example, displays are in constant use, both inside and outside of the train. Embedded systems […]
Wide Temperature Motherboards: A Solution to Heating Issues
So you’ve built a system and placed it into your finished product. It looks good, it runs well, and is generally everything that you wanted in a system. Except now it’s acting really strange. It randomly reboots, or maybe it just shuts off completely. You shake your head because you and I both know what […]
Go Your Own Way: Rugged Embedded Systems and GPS Software
Good electronics need two things: great hardware that fully complements the user’s needs and a top notch piece of software that utilizes that hardware to the complete specifications. Both are vital in creating a great industrial device; one can’t function without the other. Most designers will look to their hardware specifications to know exactly how […]